Kinder Scout & Edale
Kinder Scout
The peat plateau that holds the Peak District's highest point, climbed from the village of Edale, the starting point of the Pennine Way and the site of the 1932 'mass trespass'.
Kinder Scout is a moorland plateau with a summit of 636 m, the highest point in the Peak District. The top is covered by peat gullies and wind-carved sandstone rocks, and the Kinder Downfall on its western edge can blow water back upwards in strong winds. In 1932, hundreds of people made a 'mass trespass' onto a private grouse moor to claim the right to walk there, a movement that helped lead to the creation of Britain's national parks. The usual climb starts from the village of Edale at the foot of the hill, following Grindsbrook Clough or Jacob's Ladder. The loop is about 14 km and takes 5 to 6 hours. Edale is also the southern starting point of the 431-km Pennine Way. The plateau's terrain can be hard to navigate and the weather changes quickly, so bring a map and waterproof gear. Edale has a railway station, about 45 minutes from Manchester or Sheffield.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mam Tor
- Blue John Cavern
- Winnats Pass
- Speedwell Cavern
- Peak Cavern
- Peveril Castle
- Castleton
- Buxton Crescent & Spa Town